BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 29th day of April A.D., 2025, there was begun and held a SPECIAL MEETING of the Honorable Commissioners Court of Hidalgo County, Texas, wherein the following members thereof were present, to-wit:
| HONORABLE DAVID FUENTES HONORABLE EDUARDO "EDDIE" CANTU HONORABLE EVERARDO "EVER" VILLARREAL |
COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 3 |
and ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., COUNTY CLERK & EX-OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT of Hidalgo County, Texas, wherein the following proceedings were had, to-wit:
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AGENDA CC REGULAR CONSENT COMMISSIONERS COURT APRIL 29, 2025 10:00 A.M. |
NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a SPECIAL MEETING of the Commissioners Court will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Administration Building, 100 E. Cano, 1st floor, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are of a routine or administrative nature. The Commissioners Court has been furnished with background and support on each item, and/or it has been discussed at a previous meeting. All items will be acted upon by one vote without being discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon. The remaining items will be adopted by one vote. (Audio Reference 16m:59s)
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, requested to pull Consent Agenda Items, 5.A.1&2., for further discussion.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve the balance of the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Consent Agenda Items 5.A.1&2.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda Items 5.A.1&2.
2. Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b)
a. Solis Acres at Wisconsin Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Alejandro Solis) (Wisconsin Road & Dillon Road)
No. of Lots: 6 Single-Family
Flood Zone: C
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:1
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Wisconsin Road side ditch
ETJ: Yes, City of Donna.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Wisconsin Road is paved.
b. Camino De Abram Subdivision Phase III- Pct. 3 (Everman Dev., LLC.) (3 Mile Line & Abram Road)
No. of Lots: 6 Commercial
Flood Zone: C
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:4
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into 3 Mile Line Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S
Paved: Yes, 3 Mile Line and Abram Road are paved.1 internal street to be paved.
c. Pioneer Gardens Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Joseph F. Phillips) (Glasscock Road & 7 Mile Line)
No. of Lots: 40 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:6
Filling Stations:3
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of McAllen.
Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, provided by City of McAllen.
Paved: Yes, Glasscock Road is paved and 1 internal street to be paved.
Approval to submit a BPU Grant #2537811 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG).
| 4/10/2025 - 4/16/2025 | $1,112,847.72 |
| 4/17/2025 - 4/23/2025 | $901,575.32 |
| Total | $2,014,423.04 |
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid. (Audio Reference 17m:15s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda items 5.A.1&2.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 5.A.1&2.
Vote: 2 - 0 - Unanimously
The Court proceeded to the regular Commissioner’s Court Agenda – Item 5.
Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of 04/01/2025 - 04/15/2025 in the amount of $31,187.14 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
| NO. | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1. | I2057.99.000.0010.00 | MCALLEN SURGERY CENTER | $3,027.93 |
| 2. | M0710.00.000.0104.00 | NAIM ANTONIO TRAD | $2,561.34 |
| 3.. | V0123.00.000.0053.00 | LONE STAR NATIONAL BANK | $2,965.47 |
| NO. | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT | |
| 1. | C9800.00.003.0004.45 | WILFREDO HINOJOSA | $3,472.80 | |
| 2. | E4826.02.000.0035.00 | CORELOGIC | $6,333.25 | |
| 3. | E6600.00.005.0019.00 | DOVENMUEHLE MORTGAGE INC | $3,976.29 | |
| 4. | J3325.00.000.0069.00 | SUMATHI K MOVVA | $9,398.63 | |
| 5. | J9600.00.002.0006.00 | RADF MANAGEMENT LLC | $4,016.85 | |
| 6. |
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DAVID A PAZ | $5,808.00 | |
| 7. | L3202.00.000.0009.00 | VANTAGE BANK | $7,942.47 | |
| 8. | N7305.00.000.0004.00 | BRUCE OR LORI GOLDMAN | $3,169.73 | |
| 9. | S6869.00.000.0069.00 | CORELOGIC | $4,500.00 | |
| 10. | T2100.00.277.0005.05 | APEX PRIMARY CARE INC ERIC FLORES | $3,489.44 | |
| 11. | V3400.00.004.0002.00 | RODRIGUEZ FRANCISCO | $5,326.96 |
Requesting approval to pay the (CoACC) Coalition of American Court Collectors $75.00 renewal fee each for three members totaling $225.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue a check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the State Bar of Texas for District and Assistant District Attorneys employed at the Hidalgo County District Attorney's Office, totaling $16,832.00 (Requisition #00516355), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval for payment of 2025 Membership Dues with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor as follows:
2025 Membership dues for Texas Extension Association Family & Consumer Science (TEAFCS/NEAFCS) 2025 for Rebecca Alonzo, FCA Program Specialist and Keilani Sauceda, Program Coordinator I
1. Program Information Summary (PIS)
2. Financial and Credit Card Log
3. Enrollment - Average Daily Attendance (ADA)
4. Meals and Snacks
1. Medical/Dental Providers
2. Mental Health Providers
| Department: | Qty: | Description: |
| CCL#7 | 1 | New Data Service |
| Constable Pct. 1 | 1 | New Data Service |
Approval of the following salary schedule changes in accordance with the Hidalgo County Law Enforcement Pay Plan effective as indicated:
| FROM | TO | |||||||
| Action | Dept/Prg. | Slot | Position Title | R/S | Budgeted Salary | R/S | Proposed Salary | Effective Date |
| Budget Adjustment (Promotion) | 280-002 | 0028 | Detention Sergeant | 05/02 | $50,931.00 | 05/04 | $54,559.00 | 04/07/2025 |
A. FOR ANY CONTRACTS(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FORWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE.
B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S).
| CAEA No. | Change in Allowance (Decrease) | New Allowance Balance |
| CRC - CAEA No.5 (CPR 13) |
$3,495.00 | $67,009.42 |
| CRC - CAEA No.6 (CPRs 10R1, 14, 15, and 16) |
$2,231.00 | $64,778.42 |
| Health Clinic - CAEA No.6 (CPRs 10R1, 14, 15, and 16) |
$796.98 | $149,722.02 |
| Invoice No. | Date | Project Name | PO No. | Amount |
| 11330022 | 3-31-2025 | Los Ebanos Rd. WA #1 | 873046 | $26,533.65 |
| Invoice No. | Date | PO No. | Amount |
| 2025-056 | 4-2-2025 | 863852 | $8,464.25 |
| 10140083 | 4-15-2025 | 862136 | $823.50 |
| Invoice Date | Project Name | Vendor Name | ARPA Project Number | Payment Application Number | P.O. Number | Invoice Amount |
| 04/07/2025 | J-01 SW Project | Saenz Brothers | 23-124-346 | 2 | 888836 | $174,476.25 |
| Work Authorization # | PO # | Invoice # | Invoice Date | Amount |
| 2 | 895944 | 25-02-0092 | 02/28/2025 | $5,953.75 |
| 2 | 895944 | 25-03-0109 | 03/31/2025 | $4,723.25 |
| PO # | Invoice # | Invoice Date | Amount |
| 853723 | 10140078 | 04/15/2025 | $576.45 |
| Work Authorization # | PO # | Invoice # | Invoice Date | Amount |
| 1 | 887985 | 05 | 04/10/2025 | $14,013.81 |
Requesting for Commissioners Court to accept and approve the "Public Purpose Fiscal Year 2025" [pursuant to Texas Constitution, Art 3, Section 52] served for the request to purchase promotional items. Items needed to be purchased through the current term are such as, but not limited to, pens, pencils, keychains, table cloths/ throws, table runners, retractable banner display, mugs, cups, post-its etc. as these items will be useful to inform, relate progress, educate and report important information to our constituents on aspects of numerous projects, programs, and events.
| Chief of Staff Pct 1, David Suarez |
| Chief of Staff Pct 2, Arnoldo Flores |
| Chief of Staff Pct 3, Jorge Arcaute |
| Chief of Staff Pct 4, Velinda Reyes |
| County Judge's Office, Alex Palacios (Newly appointed evaluator replacing Chief Isaac Sulemana) |
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 29th day of April, 2025
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Daniela E. Zedillo-Hinojosa, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners Court held on April 29, 2025.
Signed this 30th day of April 2025
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Daniela E. Zedillo-Hinojosa, Deputy